Data Literacy refers to the understanding needed to locate, evaluate, and utilize data to inform instruction. Data literacy is evidenced by the ability to gather, analyze, and graphically convey information to support both short and long term decision-making and instructional planning.
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Introduction to Data Literacy
This module provides an introduction to data literacy. It includes information on types of data, strategies for analyzing and understanding data, and processes for determining how these can influence instructional practices. In order to design effective instruction and learning environments, educators need to determine what learners know, and effectively use evidence collected. This module aims to provide learning experiences that develop or enhance abilities to find, evaluate, and use data to inform instruction. This module should take approximately four hours to complete. You will need to log in to NC Education, search Available Courses. Introduction to Data Literacy can be found under Professional Development Online Modules.
Resources:
Introduction to Data LiteracyThis module provides an introduction to data literacy. It includes information on types of data, strategies for analyzing and understanding data, and processes for determining how these can influence instructional practices. In order to design effective instruction and learning environments, educators need to determine what learners know, and effectively use evidence collected. This module aims to provide learning experiences that develop or enhance abilities to find, evaluate, and use data to inform instruction. This module should take approximately four hours to complete. You will need to log in to NC Education, search Available Courses. Introduction to Data Literacy can be found under Professional Development Online Modules.
"Data Resource Guide" and "Using the Data Resource Guide"
Resources designed to accompany the Introduction to Data Literacy Module from NC Education